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Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader
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March 20, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Trump’s Complaint About Israeli Strike on Gas Field Exposes Divergent Strategies

President Trump said he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel he disapproved of the attack, which sent energy markets reeling. But Israeli officials said the Americans were informed beforehand.

Trump Jokes About Pearl Harbor in Meeting With Japan’s Leader

Breaking a taboo, President Trump needled Japan’s prime minister about the World War II attack, as she widened her eyes and appeared to take a deep breath in the Oval Office.

Cesar Chavez Avenue May Soon Be Gone. Yet to Be Confronted: His Legacy.

After the revelations of sex abuse, the public is left to make sense of the labor leader’s work and life.

World

Using Charm and Restraint, Japan’s Leader Mostly Avoids Trump’s Wrath

During her first visit to the White House, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi drew praise from President Trump. But the war in the Middle East will test their relationship.

Is Russian Oil Headed for Cuba, Testing the U.S. Blockade?

A Russian oil tanker is being closely tracked to see if it will challenge the Trump administration’s blockade on Cuba.

Body of Missing American College Student Is Found in Spain, Police Say

James Gracey, 20, a student at the University of Alabama, disappeared during a visit to a beachfront nightclub in Barcelona. His body was found on Thursday, the police said.

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U.S.

Alaska Airlines and FedEx Planes Narrowly Avoid Each Other at Newark Airport

The National Transportation Safety Board said that it was investigating a “close call” that happened as the planes were landing on Tuesday evening.

What to Know About the Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Cesar Chavez

The accusations of assault have rattled communities across the country that have revered the labor icon for decades.

Judge Rules That R.F.K. Jr. Overstepped on Transgender Care

The ruling provides temporary relief for 21 states seeking to stop the Trump administration from ending federal funding to hospitals that provide gender-transition care.

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Politics

A Gift From Trump to the Supreme Court

In a caustic critique of the court issued on social media late Sunday night, the president inadvertently buttressed its independence.

Homeland Security Nominee Clears Key Hurdle

If confirmed, Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma would be taking over the department at a sensitive moment.

Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion to Fund Iran War

The request, which the White House has not yet submitted to Congress, is already encountering some resistance.

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Business

F.C.C. Approves Nexstar’s Acquisition of a Local TV Rival

The $6.2 billion deal consolidates 265 stations in 44 states and Washington.

Scramble for Jet Fuel Shows How Energy Shortages Are Rippling Across Asia

As China and other major suppliers of refined oil in the region restrict exports, import-dependent countries are desperate to secure fuel supplies.

Democrats Demand Answers on Jared Kushner’s Mideast Business Dealings

Two prominent lawmakers wrote to the White House and Mr. Kushner after The New York Times revealed private fund-raising efforts by President Trump’s envoy in the region.

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Technology

Jeff Bezos in Talks to Raise $100 Billion Fund to Transform Companies With A.I.

The new fund would operate alongside the Amazon founder’s A.I. start-up, Project Prometheus.

The Long Farewell to Mark Zuckerberg’s Metaverse

Meta announced changes that effectively leave Mr. Zuckerberg’s vision of an immersive digital world based in virtual reality only on life support.

U.S. Says 3 Tied to Silicon Valley Server Maker Broke Export Laws

Prosecutors said the men, including a co-founder of the company, Super Micro, had diverted servers containing Nvidia A.I. chips to China.

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New York

Student Freed From ICE Detention Worries About Those Left Behind

Dylan Lopez Contreras, the first known New York City public school student to be taken by federal agents last year, said he would “continue fighting” for migrants who remained in detention.

M.T.A. Aims to Replace Thousands of Aging Subway Cars Built in the 1980s

Transit officials will commit billions of dollars over the next few years to replace Reagan-era subway cars that have aged beyond their useful life.

The Struggle to Find Good, Affordable Schools

New York parents can’t always afford to live in neighborhoods with good public schools, and other options are more expensive than ever.

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Arts

Horror Novel ‘Shy Girl’ Canceled Over Suspected A.I. Use

Its publisher, Hachette, will not release the novel in the United States and will discontinue its U.K. edition, citing its commitment to “original creative expression and storytelling.”

‘The Bachelorette’ Season Canceled After Leaked Video of Assault

Taylor Frankie Paul, who was set to star in the TV show, had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault after an encounter with her partner in 2023.